77-year-old Houston woman thanks FOX 26 for helping to fix a $50,000 problem
An elderly Houston woman is thanking FOX 26 for helping her solve a $50,000 bill for solar panels that she was told would be free.
Houston housing: Images reveal tons of contamination near development project
Exclusive FOX footage shows tons of toxic incinerator ash being dug up just feet from Houston's newest low-income housing complex.
Houston Housing Authority hit with environmental sanctions by state
A major new development involving hundreds of controversial low income units being built by the Houston Housing Authority on the near Eastside.
Affordable housing the topic of Houston Mayoral Forum
40% of Houstonians say they are worried about making their rent or mortgage.
Home prices will rise in 2023 as affordability crisis worsens, Goldman says
Goldman Sachs projects home prices to climb by 1.8% this year amid housing shortage
The US housing market may be trapped in a prolonged freeze
Fannie Mae economists predicted in a revised forecast that the U.S. housing market faces a prolonged downturn due to high mortgage rates and limited supply.
New home sales up 4% in July
There was a 4% increase in new home sales for the month of July.
New Affordable Housing Project built by contaminated land
As a low income, 400-unit, East side housing project in Houston continues to rise on property quite nearly surrounded by contaminated land, environmental watch dogs and elected leaders have discharged warnings.
Houston man rents new home, discovers he's victim of growing scam affecting millions
A Houston man makes himself at home only to discover he's the victim of a growing scam affecting millions of consumers across the United States.
Houston lawmaker protests construction of low-income housing near heavy contamination
A Houston state lawmaker is making a very public outcry against a low-income housing project that environmental watchdogs say is being built near multiple contaminated properties.
Houston lawmaker against housing project
A Houston state lawmaker is making a very public outcry against a low-income housing project that environmental watchdogs say is being built near multiple contaminated properties. FOX 26's Political Reporter Greg Groogan has an update.
Houstonians spending 30% of income on housing
The Kinder report out this week shows over half of renters in Harris County and Houston are now spending in excess of 30% of their income on housing. When researchers took into consideration other costs of living like transportation, child care, health care, and food - the proportion of Harris County residents burdened by housing may be even higher. Toi Babineaux, Manager of Housing and Legal Services for Harris County, joined FOX 26 to discuss more.
More Americans retiring into tiny homes
More than 70 percent of Americans cannot afford the median price of a new single-family home, that's according to the National Association of Home Builders. Some tiny home advocates say they're the solution to the housing crisis. FOX's Mills Hayes has more.
Wells Fargo to host free ‘Advancing Homeownership’ fair in Houston
Wells Fargo will host a free “Advancing Homeownership Fair” to help Houston residents learn more about the home buying process, local resources available for down payments and closing costs, and opportunities that may help them achieve the goal of becoming a homeowner.
La Marque: Couple spends life savings for a home, the city calls it a shed, says it has to go
A Houston area couple's dream of becoming first-time homebuyers has turned into a nightmare as they face the possibility of wasting more money than they save.
Shift in vacation home rental market
A shift in the vacation rental market is leaving many rentals unbooked and it's causing those who own them to become concerned about possibly losing money. Jamie Lane with AirDNA has more on what's going on in this market shift.
Activists looking for answers on delayed Hurricane Harvey repairs
Some Houstonians who are still waiting for home repairs after Hurricane Harvey have an advocate working to get answers for them. FOX 26’s Damali Keith shares more.
Standoff over property tax relief continues
Texas lawmakers are starting another special session to tackle property taxes, but they can't seem to decide how to put more money in your pocket. One state representative wants you to cote on it. FOX's Shaun Rabb has a look at the plans on the table.
Texas rep calls for voters to decide property tax future
Republican leaders are split over whether they should raise homestead exemptions or compress the tax rate, but those aren't the only plans on the table.
Nasty nuisance leaves Brazoria Co. neighbors outraged
It's a dangerous nasty nuisance residents say they’ve known about for years. So, why haven't Brazoria County officials done something to help residents living around it? FOX 26's Randy Wallace tells the full story about a house no one wants to live next to.